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This Tennessee city used to be known for its smog and stench. However, Chattanooga has cleaned up its act, establishing itself as an emerging technology hub and the home of Volkswagen’s only US factory. How did that happen…

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The latest as North Korea test-fires mid-range missiles for the first time in four years. We also preview this weekend’s mayoral election in Istanbul and discuss the ongoing controversy over Tennessee whiskey.

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The Harahan Bridge, a railway cantilever structure that spans the Mississippi River, has been given a new lease of life as one of the country’s longest pedestrian and cycle bridges. Known as Big River Crossing, the new 1…

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In a discipline that has embraced the precision of digital, architectural practice McAlpine Tankersley stands out with its commitment to tradition and hand-drawn designs. Monocle meets a master and his apprentice to uncover…

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People still come to Nashville for the tunes but increasing numbers are pitching up in the capital of country music to chase other dreams. The result tis a dynamic small-business culture and a quality of life that is hard…

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A fitness centre in Iraq? Entrepreneurial folly or viable business adventure? Ibrahim Abdullatif has no doubts: “Iraqi Kurdistan is the place to invest,” says the 31-year-old businessman who has opened the Fitness Health…

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LA’s police force is trying to improve its image by creating friendlier buildings, including a glistening new HQ. We also visit an ‘eco’ police station in Victoria, Australia, and look at how forces around the world are…

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Our favourite shops around the world are often nestled in low-key spots, such as these three strips in Hong Kong, Rome and San Francisco. Here you’ll find communities of retailers whose wares are inspired by their personal…

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While neighbouring towns in the Mississippi Delta have struggled for survival, Greenwood has been revived by a home-grown kitchen appliance manufacturer that is committed not only to the town’s economy, but also the health…